Welcome to  my site!  

I’m Val. I'm an obsessive workaholic, writer, wife, stay at home mom and, like you, I wear many other hats.

For years, I worked in broadcasting and international events. My career was intense, thrilling, fun. It took me all over the world but my heart always wanted more.

So, in 2007, I quit my job to write a novel.

While I agree that proves I’m clearly insane, writing has always been my passion so I “retired” indefinitely from corporate America to follow my heart and pursue my dream. And I’ve been writing ever since! So far, I’ve written two novels and a children’s book. I’m currently writing three more novels in three different genres, while struggling against the odds to get my first two published.

It hasn’t been easy but, luckily, I’m married to the most patient, most supportive and most amazing man on the planet. He and our beautiful, rambunctious baby girl inspire me to stick to it no matter what!

Mostly I write fast-paced, funny, adventurous, quirky stories driven by a female protagonist hell bent on taking over the world. But I also enjoy more serious, emotional, heartwarming journeys.

I love to write… period. 

Although wonderful and fulfilling in so many ways, writing novels can be lonely and, at times, even heartbreaking. The rejections, of which there are many, pretty much suck. Writer’s block sucks more. Determined to succeed, I’ve been looking for something to help push me through the hard times, and a good friend suggested blogging. I wasn’t sure I wanted to put myself out there like that but my gut tells me it’ll be a healthier and more productive outlet than, say, tequila and cupcakes.

I’m hoping this site will inspire me as I continue to grow as a writer, push me through the endless rejections and writer’s block, help me connect with real people in the real world and bring me a step closer to my publishing goal. Plus, if it could help me find and land the right agent (someone willing to partner with an overly eager and obsessive but lovable workaholic), that would be fantastic!

Please take a look around, make yourself comfy and check out my blog. I’ll try my best not to bore you as long as you promise to tell me if I do.

Thank you!

Valerie Zane

Writer, wife, mom… and now blogger?

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